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Aug 2026

Health Canada Expands the List of Interchangeable Terms for NHP Labelling
Health Canada Expands the List of Interchangeable Terms for NHP Labelling
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At a Glance Health Canada’s Natural and Non-prescription Health Products Directorate (NNHPD) has updated its List of Interchangeable Terms to provide greater flexibility when labelling Natural Health Products (NHPs) and […] Read More >>

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Aug 2026

Health Canada Publishes New Guidance for Non-Prescription Drug Market Authorization in Canada
Health Canada Publishes New Guidance for Non-Prescription Drug Market Authorization in Canada
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At a Glance Health Canada has released a new guidance document, How to apply for market authorization for a non-prescription drug in Canada, providing industry with its first comprehensive roadmap […] Read More >>

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Jul 2026

Cosmetic Claims in Canada: What Cosmetic Companies Can (and Can’t) Say
Cosmetic Claims in Canada: What Cosmetic Companies Can (and Can’t) Say
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At a Glance Marketing claims are one of the most important factors determining how a cosmetic product is regulated in Canada. While cosmetics may claim to cleanse, beautify, moisturize, or […] Read More >>

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May 2026

Natural Health Products Labelling Compliance Extension: What Industry Needs to Know
Natural Health Products Labelling Compliance Extension: What Industry Needs to Know
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Health Canada has announced a significant update regarding the implementation timeline for the 2022 amendments to the Natural Health Products Regulations (NHPR) labelling requirements. Under the latest Natural Health Product […] Read More >>

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Apr 2026

Health Canada Reclassifies Sports Electrolyte Products as Foods: What Industry Needs to Know
Health Canada Reclassifies Sports Electrolyte Products as Foods: What Industry Needs to Know
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Health Canada has announced a significant regulatory update affecting sports electrolyte products, formally transitioning them from the Natural Health Product (NHP) framework to the food regulatory framework. This change reflects […] Read More >>

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Mar 2026

Does My Product Need an NPN in Canada
Does My Product Need an NPN in Canada
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Many companies entering the Canadian market ask the same question: does my product require an NPN? The answer depends on scope. In Canada, a product may require a Natural Product […] Read More >>

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Mar 2026

Health Canada Updates the NHP MAP: What Industry Needs to Know
Health Canada Updates the NHP MAP: What Industry Needs to Know
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Health Canada has released an updated version of the Natural Health Products Management of Applications Policy (NHP MAP), replacing the previous guidance published in April 2019. The revised NHP MAP […] Read More >>

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Mar 2026

Updates to the Safe Food for Canadians (SFC) Licensing Process: What Industry Needs to Know
Updates to the Safe Food for Canadians (SFC) Licensing Process: What Industry Needs to Know
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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has announced important updates to the Safe Food for Canadians (SFC) licensing process, introducing additional information requirements, enhanced pre-issuance review procedures, and significantly longer […] Read More >>

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Feb 2026

Health Canada Is Abolishing Foreign Site Reference Numbers: What NHP Companies Need to Know
Health Canada Is Abolishing Foreign Site Reference Numbers: What NHP Companies Need to Know
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Health Canada is abolishing Foreign Site Reference Numbers (FSRNs). The details are outlined below, but the key takeaway is this: FSRNs are no longer available or accepted, and foreign site […] Read More >>

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Feb 2026

Health Canada Consultation: Draft Prebiotics Monograph for Natural Health Products
Health Canada Consultation: Draft Prebiotics Monograph for Natural Health Products
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Health Canada’s Natural and Non-prescription Health Products Directorate (NNHPD) has launched a 15-business-day consultation on a new draft Prebiotics Monograph for Natural Health Products (NHPs). Stakeholders have until February 20, […] Read More >>

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Nov 2025

Health Canada Releases Two New Regulatory Tools: What NHP Companies Need to Know
Health Canada Releases Two New Regulatory Tools: What NHP Companies Need to Know
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On November 18, 2025, the Natural and Non-prescription Health Products Directorate (NNHPD) introduced two important regulatory tools designed to bring greater clarity, predictability, and flexibility to Canada’s Natural Health Product […] Read More >>

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Oct 2025

Health Canada Postpones Implementation of NHP Cost Recovery Fees
Health Canada Postpones Implementation of NHP Cost Recovery Fees
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Health Canada has confirmed that implementation of the proposed cost recovery fees for Natural Health Products (NHPs) will not proceed on December 1, 2025, as originally planned. According to correspondence […] Read More >>

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Sep 2025

Health Canada Finalizes New Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Guide for Natural Health Products (NHPs)
Health Canada Finalizes New Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Guide for Natural Health Products (NHPs)
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In October 2024, Health Canada launched a consultation to update the 2015 Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Guidance Document (Version 3.0). That draft focused on simplifying language, aligning with international quality […] Read More >>

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Aug 2025

Understanding Health Canada’s Cosmetic Notification Form: What You Need to Know
Understanding Health Canada’s Cosmetic Notification Form: What You Need to Know
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If you plan to sell cosmetics in Canada, one of the first compliance steps is completing Health Canada’s Cosmetic Notification Form (CNF). This form is an essential regulatory requirement under […] Read More >>

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Mar 2023

What Does a Clinical Trial Cost in Canada?
What Does a Clinical Trial Cost in Canada?
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The cost of clinical trials is often seen as a prohibiting factor for many companies and organizations with clinical research aspirations. A quick Google search will yield varying results based […] Read More >>

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Feb 2023

What is a CRO in Clinical Trials?
What is a CRO in Clinical Trials?
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A CRO, or Contract Research Organization, is an outsourced service provider that manages clinical trials. CROs are designed to help make research more feasible. It should then come as no […] Read More >>

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Sep 2022

Monkeypox Testing – Canadian Pathways to Licensing
Monkeypox Testing – Canadian Pathways to Licensing
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Monkeypox, the disease caused by the animal-to-human transmission of the Monkeypox virus, is a zoonosis of the Orthopoxvirus genus within the Poxviridae family. While appearing similar to smallpox, it is […] Read More >>

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Jan 2022

How to Get Your COVID-19 Tests to Market in Canada
How to Get Your COVID-19 Tests to Market in Canada
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COVID-19 tests are considered medical devices and are regulated under the Medical Devices Regulations in Canada. Medical devices are classified into 4 classes: Class I are those with the lowest […] Read More >>

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Aug 2020

NNHPD Interim Measures Update Regarding Product and Site Licensing for Hand-Sanitizers
NNHPD Interim Measures Update Regarding Product and Site Licensing for Hand-Sanitizers
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The temporary exemptions for the importation of hand sanitizers, which was announced March 27, 2020, as part of the Natural and Non-Prescription Health Products Directory (NNHPD)’s interim measures have now […] Read More >>

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Apr 2020

CFIA Compliance Date Postponed
CFIA Compliance Date Postponed
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The Safe Food for Canadians Act & Regulations came into force on January 15, 2019, and had outlined compliance dates in 2020 and 2021 based on the type of food […] Read More >>

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